KU Libraries Mentoring Committee
Why be a mentor?
- Stimulate and support a colleague’s professional development and advancement
- Share wisdom and experience; exchange new ideas
- Facilitate goal achievement
- Nurture creativity
- Serve as a role model
- Offer perspectives on navigating in the KU Libraries system
- Enhance career satisfaction for both you and the mentor
- Improve your mentoring or coaching skills
- Give back to others
- Increase your own self-awareness
Why be mentored?
- Meet new people and gain fresh perspectives
- Enjoy support and guidance in your career development plan
- Develop relationships outside your department
- Gain a friendly, nonjudgmental resource
- Receive one-on-one feedback
- Interact with more seasoned staff
- Gain new knowledge and professional skills
- Network outside your usual environment
- Build on your strengths
- Surpass your comfort limits
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